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 ED Nurse's Quick Response and Information-Sharing Reassures ParentsExperiencing an unexpected allergic reaction can be stressful, painful and generally unpleasant for most people. But for one Franklin County family and their 10-year-old child, the situation quickly turned life-threatening. The evening in early April started out like any other for Ashley LaBare and her son, Jaxson. Shortly after Jaxon&[...] Read More |
 ED Nurse Inspires Gratitude from Infant's FamilyAlice Hyde’s Emergency Department is one of the hospital’s busiest places – particularly during cold-and-flu season. But for one Malone family and their infant daughter, who ended up there twice in a period of several weeks, the stress of managing a congenital condition that had turned life-threatening wasmade more bearable by [...] Read More |
 Kids and Allergy SeasonKids and Allergy Season Allergies are an issue that millions of people across the country deal with every day, and are the Read More |
 Poison Awareness During the PandemicTens of thousands of children under the age of 6 end up in emergency rooms each year due to accidental poisoning. The COVID-19 pandemic – which has forced families to spend more time at home, and pushed parents to keep larger supplies of chemicals[...] Read More |
 Disinfectant Safety During the PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in numerous ways – including how we approach routine tasks like disinfecting common surfaces in our homes, how often we wash or sanitize our hands, and the number of questions we have about children and disinfectant safety. As the pandemic has forced families and children to spend more [...] Read More |
 Food Insecurity, COVID-19 and the HolidaysDuring the holidays we celebrate in a variety of ways: gathering as families and friends, exchanging gifts, and of course, with food – whether it’s a special dish that has become your family’s holiday tradition, or the act of creating seasonal foods like Christmas Cookies together. But this year, as the COVID-19 pande[...] Read More |
 Having a Happy and Healthy ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a time when we come together with friends, relatives and loved ones – but this year is different. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present a serious threat to our community, and we know that private gatherings like dinner parties and game nights have the potential to create high-risk environments for transmission of this [...] Read More |
 Tips as We Transition Back to Virtual LearningWith the news that our school systems have made the difficult decision to transition to all virtual learning through the beginning of January, many families are facing numerous challenges – from how the change will impact parents’ work schedules to concerns about how to help children get the most out of online classes and adjust to a[...] Read More |
 Having a Safe, Fun HalloweenFor both children and adults, Halloween is a special time of year – kicking off the holiday season and giving folks a variety of outlets to express their creativity – from a deftly-carved pumpkin to an inventive costume idea. Halloween will look different this year, but it can still be safe, fun and enjoyable if we plan ahe[...] Read More |
 Tips for Complex Care TransitionsAs children with medically complex care continue to see better health outcomes and longer life expectancies, more parents are confronting the challenges of transitioning their children from young adulthood to adulthood. When transitioning health care, the most critical person in this process is the patient themselves, but parents, guardian[...] Read More |
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